Boy do I sympathize with your frustration! My story was very much like yours--tons of symptoms and TSH of 1.78 (just like yours) and even lower when tested a second time. Went through about 4 doctors before one finally ordered an ultrasound due to my complaints of feeling like I was choking and just general discomfort around my neck.

The ultrasound showed that my thyroid was enlarged and had several small nodules on the right side--finally located a doctor through the Armour Thyroid website who is willing to treat based on symptoms , not just TSH.

You might want to check that website to see if there are any doctors in your area whoprescribeArmour--you might have better luck getting some help!